Minneriya
Located in the southeast corner of Sri Lanka, is the 18,149 hectare Kumana National Park (Yala East) which is a well known eco tourism attraction and bird sanctuary where a multitude of birds breed and roost.
This National Park had been closed since 2005 due the presence of the LTTE terrorists in those areas. However, since the Government eliminated the LTTE Rebel Organization in May 2009, the Wild Life Department decided to open the park after they received security clearance after the end of the war.
One of the most significant features of the park is the 'Kumana Villu' – a 200 hectare natural swamp lake fed by the 'Kumbukkan Oya' through a half mile long narrow channel. It is at this mangrove swamp that many water birds nest in May and June. Regular sightings include such species of bird as pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets and little cormorants.
The very rare black-necked stork has also been spotted at the swamp. Besides the prolific birdlife Kumana is also home to some of the mammals found in the larger Yala National Park (west) such as elephants and leopards.
The vegetation in Kumana consists mainly of mangrove trees, kumbuk trees and the karan fern as well as the open marsh area.
For bird watching enthusiasts The Kumana National Park is an 'absolute must.
Things you can do
- The Sacred City of Anuradhapura
- The Medieval Capital of Polonnaruwa
- The Cave Temples of Dambulla
- The Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Ritigala - Mountain of Mist and Mystery
- The Royal City of Kandy
- Ritigala Forest
- Minneriya & Kaudulla National Parks
- Hurulu Eco Park
- Trincomalee
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